William Morris at Home and at Work

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At Home:

If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.

At Work:

Nothing should be made by man’s labour which is not worth making, or which must be made by labour degrading to the makers.

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Robert Wringham is the editor of New Escapologist. He also writes books and articles. Read more at wringham.co.uk

3 Responses to “William Morris at Home and at Work”

  1. Zainab Usman says:

    I love the one for home. Beautiful or useful. Out goes a lot of thrash!

  2. That’s the spirit!

  3. dean mundey says:

    Two of my very favourite quotes. I share the first with others constantly.

    I’m unsurprised to find them here. A big smile for you.

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